Beach Camp Manhattan Beach
Starting at Age 4, our Beach Camp is designed to be the perfect introduction to the beach for our younger campers. Our curriculum and activities were designed by local elementary school teachers to be inclusive, educational, safe and FUN! Campers will experience a variety of different beach and water activities, games, and educational lessons throughout the week that are designed specifically for their age group.
When is it?
Who can join?
Minnows | Ages 4 to 6
Dolphins | Ages 7 to 10
Campers are split into groups based on age to ensure camp activities are safe, fun and developmentally appropriate for each of our campers.
No swimming or ocean experience required
Where is it?
Manhattan Beach @ 6th St.
6th St. & Ocean Dr.
Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
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Camp Safety
- Coach Ratio: Dolphins 1:6 / Minnows 1:5
- All Coaches: CPR & First-Aid Certified and Background Checked
- Location: Camp is setup next to the 6th St. LA County Lifeguard station.
- Lifeguards: Our Coaches communicate daily with lifeguards about ocean conditions and coaches always defer to lifeguards on safety matters.
- Rashguards: All campers receive brightly colored SPF rashguards so they are easily identified by coaches and lifeguards.
- Sunscreen: Sunscreen reapplication breaks are scheduled multiple times throughout the day. Shade tents are provided on the beach for all day campers to escape sun exposure.
Camp Activities & Lessons
- Age Appropriate & Inclusive Beach Games
- Ocean Safety Lessons (Rip tides, currents, waves, etc.)
- Boogie Boarding & Body Surfing
- Ecology Lessons (ex. Our impact on the beaches and oceans)
- Meet the Lifeguards
Sample Beach Camp Schedule
- 8:45-9:00AM | Camper valet style drop-off @ 6th St. & Ocean Dr.
- 9:00-9:15AM | Introduction, Warm-up, Outline the day
- 9:15AM-9:30AM | Camp & Ocean Safety Review + Sunscreen Check
- 9:30-10:00AM | Beach Activity #1
- 10:00-10:45AM | Water Activity #1
- 10:45-11:00AM | Snack + Shade + Sunscreen
- 11:00-11:30PM | Beach Activity #2
- 11:30-12:00PM | Water Activity #2
- 12:00-12:30PM | Lunch + Shade + Sunscreen
- 12:30-1:00PM | Beach Activity #3
- 1:00-1:45PM | Water Activity #3
- 1:45-2:00PM | Recap the day + Trash Pick-up + Walk to pick-up spot
*Schedule will vary based on weather/ocean conditions. Warm + Small waves = increased water time. Cold + Dangerous waves = increased beach activities and lessons
Just one week until our next camp! Here’s a quick glimpse into what goes on at beach camp ☺️🌊🏝️
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Looking back on summer memories! 🌊🏄🏽♂️☀️
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We had an amazing summer with you all! ☀️🏄🏽♂️🍉
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Spend Fun Friday with us!🎉
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Campers share their thoughts on BeachSports☺️🩱🌴
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Another amazing week is over! We had SO much fun with you all☺️🩵🏖️
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Happy first day of summer!!☀️
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Only one week until the start of summer camp! We can’t wait to see you soon☺️☀️⛱
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Minnows
Our Minnows Beach Camp is divided into 4 groups (A, B, C, D) with a limited number of spots available in each group. Small groups provide increased safety and an effective learning environment. If you are enrolling with friends or family and want to participate in activities together, make sure to sign up for the same Group.
After clicking the "Sign Up!" button below, you will be transferred to our registration page hosted by Sawyer. Select your Group then follow the steps to complete registration.
9AM-12PM
$395 per week
Extended Day | 9AM-2PM
$495 per week
*Extended Day and Early Drop-Off can be added during registration
Prorated Camp Dates
To accommodate the MBUSD calendar and the July 4th holiday, the following dates can be reserved without attending the full week of camp:
June 16
July 3, 5, 6, 7
August 21, 22
Dolphins
Our Dolphins Beach Camp is divided into 2 groups (A & B) with a limited number of spots available in each group. Small groups provide increased safety and an effective learning environment. If you are enrolling with friends or family and want to participate in activities together, make sure to sign up for the same Group.
After clicking the "Sign Up!" button below, you will be transferred to our registration page hosted by Sawyer. Select your Group then follow the steps to complete registration.
$495 per week
*8:15AM Early Drop-Off can be added during registration
Prorated Camp Dates
To accommodate the MBUSD calendar and the July 4th holiday, the following dates can be reserved without attending the full week of camp:
June 16 July 3, 5, 6, 7 August 21, 22
Is Beach Camp not the right fit? View other Camp options:
Surf Camp | Volleyball Camp | Jr. Lifeguard Camp | Skateboard Camp